John Deere 3040 vs John Deere 5090EL
Verdict: John Deere 3040 vs John Deere 5090EL
The John Deere 3040 and the John Deere 5090EL are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 5090EL leads on rated power with 90 hp against 89 hp. John Deere 5090EL is the lighter machine (3,200 kg vs 9,175 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 5090EL is the newer design (2018 vs 1980). In short: choose the John Deere 5090EL for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 3040 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.


